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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / what kind and what size carb for my boat
« on: April 19, 2010, 10:27:10 PM »
I am getting ready to put my motor in my 19' jet boat, the motor is a 396 with a decent cam ( on the higher scale of "mild" but not radical) the motor is balanced and according to the machine shop will make 500 hp no problem, I think realistically 400 -450 hp, I had a circle track BLP 800 holly that I had a carb shop rebuild with marine components, I ended up selling it because I really just wanted a brand new carb. I am now ready to pull the trigger and buy one, I'm not fixed on brand new, now after I see hollys are 500+ bucks, but I will spend it if I have to. my question is what kind and what size would best suit my needs? 19' hardin caribbean w/ a berk "A" pump I am looking for a general all around perf and milage set up anybody else have something similar or experience with different carbs that can give me some good pros and cons? or just your opinion is appreciated too thanks, Mike
